Stemme S6-rt

[b...@tengah.com]

As a power pilot who lives fairly far from a tow and would rather fly than trailer, I'm pretty much sold on getting a MG. I've looked at LSAs and don't like them, nor the restrictions they come with.

I have already received lots of info from MG doubters and haters, so i don't need to hear that again.

Would any 6 owners or pilots care to share their opinions about this type?

Thanks, Bob

[bumper]

Bob,

I can understand preferring to fly than trailer.

Another factor is what your performance expectations are. The S6 has a claimed L/D of 34/1, so depending on how strong conditions are, you may need to run the motor occasionally to stay up with the slippery ships. Some pilots, including me, consider having to do an engine start as somehow "losing". Hawks and eagles, on the other hand, seem pretty much indifferent to the need to flap now and then.

The Stemme S10, claimed L/D is 50, but really more like 46 to 47. The S10's polar does have a nice sweet spot at 90 knots though.

Haven't flown the S6, so don't know if they are being "optimistic" on their performance claims.

[Tom McReynolds]

I'm looking to purchase a Stemme S6-RT, but they are very rare in the US. The factory discourages purchasing them.
Any pointers to finding folks that are selling theirs? I've found some ads, but most are expired.

Thanks!
-Tom

[Nicholas Kennedy]

If the Factory discourages purchasing a Stemme S6, Why would you be looking for one?
They say don't do it.
Nick
T

[Dan Marotta]

I can't imagine why the factory would discourage the purchase of one of
their products. ...That is unless they'd prefer you buy an S12.

I saw one and possibly more S6s in Rick Wright's hangar at Ryan Field,
Tucson, AZ. Maybe give him a call. Here's the contact information:

COPPERSTATE AERO, LLC
STEMME SERVICE CENTER USA
1592 N. Coral Bells Drive
Tucson, Arizona 85745
520-471-9328

Dan
5J

[2G]

The Stemme 6 is really a TMG and not an MG. Yes, you can soar it in strong conditions, but it is more like kissing your sister, daughter, grandma, etc. If you primarily want a TMG and fly around like a power plane, then go for it.

[Shaun Wheeler]

Fun fact -

You can't buy a fuel cap for this aircraft from Stemme anymore.

I guess they really, REALLY don't want you to buy one.

[Dan Marotta]

I've suggested to that owner that he try a fuel cap from an S10-VT and
offered to try his other cap in mine. I've since gotten a hint that
he's in Europe and someone there who owns both types has offered to make
that "swap test". We'll see what the outcome is.

Dan
5J